himala
himalâ with stress marks
miracle
Usage Note
Himala refers to a divine miracle or an extraordinary event. It is also frequently used as a sarcastic or surprised exclamation when someone does something out of character, like arriving on time or being unusually helpful.
Examples
" Himala, dumating ka nang maaga! "
Natural Translation
A miracle, you arrived early!
Literal Translation
Miracle, arrived you early!
" Ang kanyang paggaling ay isang himala. "
Natural Translation
Her recovery is a miracle.
Literal Translation
The her recovery is a miracle.
" Para sa kanyang pamilya, ang biglaang paggaling ng ama mula sa malubhang sakit ay tunay na himala. "
Natural Translation
For his family, the father's sudden recovery from a serious illness was truly a miracle.
Literal Translation
For the his family, the sudden recovery of the father from the serious illness is truly a miracle.
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